Andy Burnham has finally decided to go where previous Labour leaders have feared to tread. Namely the White Cliffs of Dover, to announce the French farce to stop the small boats will finally end.

The new Prime Minister promised to 'deal with it head on' as he attempts to regain Labour's credibility on illegal migration.

Andy Burnham pledged to get a grip on the numbers of people making the perilous Channel crossing - but said safe routes were needed to tackle vile smuggling gangs